EPISODE · Jul 4, 2025 · 1H 12M
The Life of Emile Zola (1937)
from Rewatching Oscar · host Jack Ferdman
There are all kinds of films ... films that entertain us, films that move us, and those that are important. This best picture winner does all that. The Life of Emile Zola is a movie that will stir up your emotions as it relates to the world of today. A world that is divisive and full of the powers that be that control our world ... for both good and bad. This William Dieterlie-directed film, about the life of the famous French author, Emile Zola, and his batter to help free a man who was treated as a scapegoat and wrongly imprisoned. Great performances by Paul Muni and Joseph Schildkraut lead the wonderful cast of this Best Picture winner to lofty heights. But does it still deserve to be recognized as the best of 1937?Listen to film critic Jack Ferdman's take on it as he analyzes everything about The Life of Emile Zola, as well as many other films from that year, and hear which film he gives his Rewatch Oscar of 1937.Download, listen, and share ALL Rewatching Oscar episodes.SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW Rewatching Oscar:Website: https://rewatchingoscar.buzzsprout.comApple Podcasts/iTunesSpotifyGoogle PodcastsiHeart RadioPodchaserPodcast AddictTuneInAlexaAmazon Overcasts Podcast Addict Player FMRSS Feed: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1815964.rssWebsite: https://rewatchingoscar.buzzsprout.comSocial Media Links: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, BlueSkyShare your thoughts and suggestions with us through:Facebook Messanger or email us [email protected] or [email protected] by TurpacShow Producer: Jack FerdmanPodcast Logo Design: Jack FerdmanMovie (audio) trailer courtesy of MovieClips Classic TrailersMovie (audio) clips courtesy of YouTubeSupport us by downloading, sharing, and giving us a 5-star Rating. It helps our podcast continue to reach many people and make it available to share more episodes with everyone.Send us Fan Mail
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There are all kinds of films ... films that entertain us, films that move us, and those that are important. This best picture winner does all that. The Life of Emile Zola is a movie that will stir up your emotions as it relates to the world of today. A world that is divisive and full of the powers that be that control our world ... for both good and bad. This William Dieterlie-directed film, about the life of the famous French author, Emile Zola, and his batter to help free a man who wa...
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